INFOGRAPHIC: Shocking Tricks Companies Use To Make You Think A Product Is Environmentally-Friendly

We all want to feel good about reducing our carbon footprint by
purchasing "green" products.

Unfortunately, a 2010 study by Terrachoice reveals that out of
5,296 products, only 265 were really as green as they claimed to
be.

The infographic below, provided by marketingdegree.net, lays
out some common marketing tactics companies use to mislead
consumers about a product's environmental-friendliness. Watch out
for exaggerated claims, illegitimate certification, and fake
labels that present false studies.